JACK-O'-LANTERN EMPANADAS

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Your trick-or-treaters will love these spooktacular pockets with silly grins. The savory filling is perfectly spiced, and the refrigerated pie crust makes prep easy.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 packages (14.1 ounces each ) refrigerated pie crust
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add corn, onion and pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pumpkin, black beans and seasonings; heat through. Cool slightly., On a lightly floured surface, unroll pie crust. Cut 60 pumpkins with a 3-in. floured pumpkin-shaped or round cookie cutter, rerolling crust as necessary. Place half of the pumpkin cutouts 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets; top each with about 1 tablespoon pumpkin mixture. Using a knife, cut jack-o'-lantern faces or slits out of the remaining cutouts. Place over the top of the pumpkin mixture; press edges with a fork to seal., In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over empanadas. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DeViXier
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my empanadas were still a bit dry.


JustMe
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my empanadas didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Laura Yruegas
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These empanadas were a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy.


arentas lukosevicius
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I can't wait to make these empanadas again. They were so delicious.


L W
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These empanadas were perfect for my Halloween party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Aser Kassem
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These empanadas were a hit at my party.


holger
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These empanadas were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Hashim Baloch
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who wants to make a fun and festive Halloween appetizer.


Ada
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The empanadas were a bit tricky to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


MD tarek MD tarek
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These empanadas were so cute and festive. I loved the pumpkin-shaped design. The filling was also very flavorful.


Rashida Kamal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the empanadas turned out great. The filling was delicious and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Joehkidtheeicon III
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These empanadas were a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween. The kids loved them and they were a hit at our party. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Hasthi TV
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I'm not usually a fan of empanadas, but these Jack-o'-Lantern empanadas were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Rusty Staley
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These empanadas were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I love the pumpkin-shaped design and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


James Summers
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I made these empanadas for my kids' Halloween party and they were a total hit! The kids loved the spooky design and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Mulunda Andrew
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These Jack-o'-Lantern empanadas were a huge hit at my Halloween party! They were so cute and festive, and everyone loved the delicious filling. I will definitely be making these again next year.